western australia

My, what long ears you have!

@JudyEv (325758)

Rockingham, Australia

October 10, 2022 6:27pm CST

I wrote about the chooks and the Maremma dog at our friend’s place. She also has four Anglo-Nubian goats which have almost cleared out the blackberries from her smallholding. Anglo-Nubians are charactersed by the large, drooping ears and the convex profile. They are the result of crossing traditional British goats with those from India, the Middle East and North Africa. Apart from the ears, it has long legs and a high head carriage. The coat can be almost any colour and any pattern. They are a dual purpose breed. While they may not give as much milk as some other breeds, there is a higher butterfat content. Our friend’s friend makes a delicious cheese from the milk from her Anglo-Nubians. But, apart from their sterling qualities, aren’t they just very cute?

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@RebeccasFarm (86754)

• United States

11 Oct 22

I have seen these goats somewhere Judy..do not recall where. They are very cute.

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@RebeccasFarm (86754)

• United States

11 Oct 22

@JudyEv They are very handsome huh

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

I think it is the only breed that my nephew doesn't have. Here is another from the Perth Royal Show.

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@xFiacre (12597)

• Ireland

11 Oct 22

@judyev Goodness that takes me right back to Malawi in the 1960s! There was a small herd of long-eared sheep looked after by a poor, wizened old lady who must have been at least 100 down the track from us. They were the only sheep in the country. A bit of a mystery. Yours look delightful.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

Except that these aren't sheep but goats. I know there are long-eared sheep.

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@xFiacre (12597)

• Ireland

11 Oct 22

@JudyEv silly me, but such is the resemblance!! The ones we knew were definitely sheep.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

@xFiacre We have some of those African sheep breeds here too. Australian farmers got a bit carried away with the self-shedding breeds.

@pitstop (13053)

• India

11 Oct 22

I've always been a little weary about goats - been a little worried that they will butt you with their head. Maybe I need to overcome that fear.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

I watch out for the billys. They can be quite dangerous. But if goats aren't teased then they are usually friendly enough.

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@wolfgirl569 (95185)

• Marion, Ohio

10 Oct 22

They are very adorable. For my next doe I am wanting a nubian or a lamancha.

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@wolfgirl569 (95185)

• Marion, Ohio

11 Oct 22

@JudyEv Either one would be huge next to them

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

A Nubian might look big against Onyx and Sabrina.

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@RasmaSandra (73436)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Oct 22

Such cute goats I also love those ears, All my cats have long pointy ears and sometimes they look funny, I suppose they will grow into their ears,

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

Some cats do seem to have very long ears. And they say puppies grow into their feet so if they have relatively big feet as puppies then they will be big dogs.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Oct 22

Absolutely adorable with the long bunny ears. These goats are really big. I would love to pet one of these. There are petting zoos for kids and I used to visit them often. Such great therapy.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

They took a petting zoo to Mum's nursing home once. All the oldies loved it.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 22

@JudyEv Aww what an adorable photo. Thanks for this one. Made me smile. Great memories for sure. Animals are such good therapy for all ages.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

12 Oct 22

They really do have long ears. More then that though is the interesting shape of their ears.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

12 Oct 22

I wouldn’t have thought of that

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 22

I wonder what they look like in a strong wind! lol

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@rebelann (111171)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Oct 22

They are adorable. I'd be afraid to have one because so many of my neighbors are new to the US and in their South American country it is common to raise a goat for the meat.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

I understand. Some people here eat them too.

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@jobelbojel (34729)

• Philippines

11 Oct 22

They are adorable. Their ears are like that of a bunny. I was about to say, we don't have Anglo-Nubian, but here's what I got .

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

Well, it looks like you do have them! lol

@FourWalls (62131)

• United States

11 Oct 22

Of course they’re cute. What big ears they have! All the better to hear the people approaching with food!!!

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

At least they like blackberries.

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@jstory07 (134460)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Oct 22

Those are really cute goats with long ears.

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@jstory07 (134460)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Oct 22

@JudyEv Yes they are I could give them a hug. Will they let me.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

@jstory07 Most goats are very friendly and quite partial to hugs.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

They are gorgeous, aren't they?

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

11 Oct 22

Yes, they are very cute

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

I love their long ears.

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 Oct 22

The goats are cute. They look larger than goats I see

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

They are one of the larger breeds, that's for sure.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 22

@RubyHawk Actually, I have read about that somewhere.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 Oct 22

@JudyEv I used to know a couple who owned goats. They rented them to people who wanted fields cleared of weeds and brush. It didn’t take long for the goats to clear a field.

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@LindaOHio (156157)

• United States

11 Oct 22

They are adorable. I love all animals.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

Goats are particularly adorable too. Very lovable.

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@Inlemay (17714)

• South Africa

11 Oct 22

they are very cute - naughty but cute. Many people who have daily allergies resort to Goats milk and cheese which is quite healthy - I personally like it too without having any allergies

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

Certainly they can be very naughty if they want to be.

@Beestring (13320)

• Hong Kong

11 Oct 22

They are cute goats. I love the long ears.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 22

They look very cute with their long ears.

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